Change of Scenery

Distance: 2 miles
Time: 17:56
Location: Apple Valley to Sitting Bull

Tonight I continued my exploration of my new running terrain. I decided to make use of the nice-looking running trail along the north-south Apple Valley Road. I mapped out a 2 mile run (since I felt a little sore from yesterday's 3-miler) that would take me south through my neighborhood to Ottawa and then east to Apple Valley Road. Then I would cross Apple Valley to where the running trail was and take it south to Sitting Bull Road, which would be 1 mile exactly. Even though I felt a little sore from yesterday, once I began running it didn't really bother me too much. I felt I started out with a good, strong pace as I headed out to Apple Valley Road. Once on the running trail I slowed down a bit, but I was also distracted by my surroundings. This was a very pleasant run. The trail is a perfectly kept two-lane trail that is handsomely landscaped. To my left was a wide-open field full of natural desert terrain. Nice neighborhoods surrounded me far and near. I could see the lights of the city out in the distance. The air was slightly cool after a hot day. Everything was perfect. After getting to Sitting Bull I turned and headed back up to Ottawa. Just like yesterday, it was that last stretch through my neighborhood that was the toughest. I finished with a slight kick, but really I didn't push it too hard for the whole run. I got a 17:56, but it was my first time on this route and I think I'll do much better next time. One thing's for sure, I'm really digging these new routes!